The Megyn Kelly Show SCOTUS Hears Arguments on Mail-In Ballots, Trump Eyes Cuba, ICE Deploys to Airports: AM Update 3/24
Mar 24, 2026
Thomas Lane, Director for Election Integrity at the America First Policy Institute and election-law commentator. He discusses the Supreme Court fight over counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day. Conversation covers how a ruling could reshape state rules. Other topics include Cuba’s failing power grid and ICE deployments to airports amid DHS staffing shortages.
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Supreme Court Eyes Limits On Late Mail Ballots
- The Supreme Court considered whether ballots postmarked by Election Day but received later can be counted, potentially reshaping rules in 18 states and D.C.
- Justices like Alito, Thomas, and Barrett questioned Mississippi's five-day receipt rule, signaling a likely majority to strike it down by late June.
Core Legal Fight Over When An Election Actually Occurs
- The legal dispute centers on whether 'election' occurs when voters cast ballots (Mississippi's view) or when officials receive/count them (challengers' view under federal statute).
- Mississippi argued timely postmarking satisfies federal law, while challengers said receipt by Election Day is required.
Late Ballots Could Erode Confidence In Results
- Concerns about late-arriving ballots include undermining public confidence if apparent winners change after Election Day, prompting questions about electoral stability.
- Justices and briefs warned a late flip could fuel 'rigged election' charges and destabilize outcomes.